The Atchison Phoenix will head out on the road to challenge the Schlagle Stallions at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Atchison is looking to tack on another W to their 11-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Atchison is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Wyandotte (and have done all season long). Atchison put the hurt on Wyandotte with a sharp 17-1 win on Wednesday.
Makenzie Weedon-Jacobs made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Weedon-Jacobs has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Weedon-Jacobs was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Atchison got a massive performance out of Jadyn Boldridge, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Boldridge is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Carolyn Fryman was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Schlagle's offense. They lost 7-0 to Sumner Academy on Tuesday. Schlagle has struggled against Sumner Academy recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Atchison's victory bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Schlagle, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.
Everything went Atchison's way against Schlagle when the teams last played back in April as Atchison made off with a 7-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Atchison since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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